God's Glory Church

One of the miracles of salvation is that when we have faith in Christ, God not only saves us—He also empowers us to live according to His will for us. Your life in Christ is a life filled with the Holy Spirit living within you.

This is a great gift, but also a great change in life. It often takes time to change the way we think and act. We may have bad habits that require hard work to correct, or thought patterns that are difficult to break.

Fortunately, God promises to be with us and give us the strength to make these changes in our lives. When Paul writes to his disciple Timothy, he encourages him to continue developing the gift that God has given him. Although we receive salvation in a moment, it takes a lifetime to develop and work on what God is doing within us.

Paul reminds Timothy that God’s Spirit does not give us fear or cowardice. These things are tools of the devil trying to keep us from God. But the Spirit of God gives us confidence in Him. He gives us the power to live according to God’s intentions in our lives. We must always remember this power when we face difficulties.

The Spirit of God also gives us the power to love others. Loving people can be difficult, especially those who may have hurt us. But God promises to give us His strength and love so that we can be a light to all those around us.

God’s Spirit also gives us the capacity for self-discipline. We won’t experience spiritual change and growth if we don’t train and practice – but it takes time, dedication and perseverance. We must be consistent in doing what God asks us to do, including reading God’s Word and talking to Him. Fortunately, when we belong to God, He helps us. He gives us the strength, endurance, and sanity to develop habits that help us become more like Him.

So take some time today to talk to God. Ask Him to give you His Spirit for confidence, love, and self-discipline. Think about how God is leading you to change your life. As you do this, remember that God does not give us fear. He fills us with love because He wants us to feel secure in our relationship with Him.